Robotics Autonomy Engineer

ABOUT SKYSPECS

SkySpecs envisions a world where wind energy is the most affordable form of electricity and therefore ubiquitous around the world. SkySpecs is helping to make this possible by automating the operations and maintenance of wind farms using advanced robotics paired with our custom-built asset performance management software, Horizon.

SkySpecs launched the world’s first completely autonomous blade inspection product in 2016 with a custom designed drone system. Since then, SkySpecs has inspected over 25,000 wind turbines in over 15+ countries, becoming the world leader in understanding the health of turbine blades. Identifying issues with turbine blades is only the first step. In 2019 SkySpecs launched Horizon to be a platform for SkySpecs to offer a multi-layered solution for customers that includes: data collection, wind turbine blade engineering expertise, and a place for all stakeholders to collaborate to manage and analyze massive amounts of data, spot trends, and create plans for high-cost repair campaigns. Ultimately, this will help reduce the cost and risk of operations for the industry.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

SkySpecs is seeking a Robotics Autonomy Engineer that will develop software that allows autonomous systems to collect and assess diagnostic information about wind turbine blades. You will initially be developing software for an autonomous drone equipped with a computer, LiDAR, inertial sensors, GPS, cameras, actuators, and other sensors as-needed. The ideal candidate for this position has deep knowledge and experience in autonomous systems across a depth of disciplines including navigation, perception, mapping, planning, and control. Applicants for this position are required to be great team players and will be expected to learn and adapt quickly.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ relevant research/project/Industry experience (or) Master’s degree and relevant experience
Experience developing C/C++ applications
Skilled in developing software for compute/memory-constrained real-time systems
Experience developing navigation, mapping, state estimation, or control software for autonomous systems
Comfortable working in Unix-based environments
Familiarity with linear algebra, probability, statistics, kinematics, dynamics, and coordinate transformations
Entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic
Strong verbal and written communication skills

NICE TO HAVE

Computer vision and machine learning experience
Proficiency working with hardware
Simultaneous Localization and Mapping with LiDAR experience
Experience working with robotic aerial platforms
Experience with scripting languages (Julia, Bash, Python, NodeJS, or similar)
Experience working with the Amazon Web Services suite of technologies, primarily S3, Lambda, IAM, Cognito
Startup experience

THE WORK

A motivated self-starter, able to prioritize, multitask and operate in the fast-paced environment of a growth-stage company
Comfortable creating processes and procedures where none may yet exist
Extremely focused on customer needs
A strong verbal and written communicator

PERKS YOU’LL RECEIVE

A flexible work schedule and work environment
The respect of your teammates regardless of department or skillset
The option of working from home when it suits you and your team
A fun, energetic, often entertaining workplace that is open and accepting of all interests
A great downtown Ann Arbor office with access to coffee, shopping, bars, restaurants, etc.
An open vacation policy (our policy is: Get your work done; be reliable; go above and
beyond because you want to; and take rest and relaxation when you need it!).
Medical, dental and vision insurance